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2019 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Nebraska RB Devine Ozigbo

From now until the 2019 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.

#22 Devine Ozigbo / RB Nebraska – 5’11” 219

The Good

  • Patient behind the LOS and sets up his blocks well
  • See the gap and hits it; downhill runner
  • Runs with good pad level, runs through arm tackles and finishes forward
  • Solid short area elusiveness when play breaks down
  • Solid receiver used out of the backfield and split out
  • Good awareness in pass protection to find the free rusher
  • Willingness to take on blockers

The Bad

  • Lacks the speed to win consistently on outside runs
  • Doesn’t possess and extra gear
  • COD at second level is marginal
  • Limited pass route usage
  • Doesn’t create after the catch
  • Technique in pass pro and use of hands is inconsistent

Bio

  • Career – 419 carries, 2,196 yards, 5.